Jeep says a $25,000 Renegade EV is coming to the US, but can it deliver?
Rugged SUV maker Jeep officially announced plans to launch a Renegade EV in the US for under $25,000. However, industry experts believe the low starting price point may be hard to hit. Can Jeep deliver an electric Renegade for under $25K?
A new affordable Jeep EV is coming to the US
Jeep confirmed plans to launch a new Renegade EV during its Investor Day earlier this month. The electric SUV will start at under $25,000 as Jeep aims to revamp the brand in the US.
As part of the overhaul, the rugged SUV brand is returning to the small UV segment in North America. Jeep will add a new model every year over the next three years to build a 13-vehicle lineup.
By 2027, Jeep will launch six fully electric vehicles. These will include the Wagoneer S, Recon, a new mainstream UV, and the Renegade EV, which will start under $25,000.
The revamped lineup will help increase market coverage in North America from 45% in 2023 to 85% in 2027.
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares told investors last month that a $25,000 EV was coming to the US very soon. “If you ask me what is an affordable BEV, I would say 20,000 euros in Europe and $25,000 in the US,” Tavares explained.
Like the $21,500 (20,000 euro) Citroen e-C3, launched in Europe, the US “will have a $25,000 Jeep very soon,” Tavares said.
Is a $25,000 Jeep Renegade EV possible?
Although Jeep dealers say an affordable electric Jeep Renegade would likely sell, can the brand deliver it for under $25,000?
Stellantis dealer Ralph Mahalak Jr. would welcome a low-cost electric Jeep. Mahalak owns six dealerships in Ohio, Michigan, and Florida.
“If it’s inexpensive and competitive with all the other the little EVs in that price class and that size class, obviously I’m up for it,” he told Automotive News.
Mahalak explained that the model would need 200 to 300 miles range to compete in the US market.
According to global auto forecasting firm AutoForecast Solutions, Jeep may have a hard time hitting its price target. The firm does not expect Jeep to build the Renegade EV in North America, which would disqualify it from receiving federal incentives.
“The way it’s laid out right now, it’s either going to come from Poland, which is most likely, or Brazil,” AutoForecast Solutions VP Sam Fiorani said.
Either way, Fiorani explained, “it would not get IRA incentives on it, which makes it a wholly $25,000 vehicle,” which would be difficult to achieve.
Jeep could eliminate features or reduce interior quality to meet its target. However, it can’t go too cheap, or Jeep could hurt the brand.
Other industry analysts, like Edmunds’ Joseph Yoon, believe a Jeep Renegade EV could sell, even if it costs slightly over $25,000.
“If the Renegade comes in at, let’s say [$30,000] starting for the launch models, or maybe even [$35,000],” Yoon believes it could put up some numbers for Jeep. But, again, Jeep can’t cut too many corners regarding range, features, and interior quality.
Electrek’s Take
Jeep plans to enter the affordable EV segment in the US (and globally) as part of a wider brand overhaul.
Jeep’s US sales slipped 6% last year after falling 12% in 2022. After sales peaked in 2018, reaching nearly 1 million, Jeep has struggled to gain momentum.
Jeep CEO Antonio Filosa believes Jeep’s new electric models can help turn things around. The new Wagoneer S, unveiled last month, will compete with the best, including Tesla. Filosa said “Something like 100% will be conquested,” regarding Wagoneer S sales.
“The brands we are targeting are mainly Tesla… but there are many others,” Jeep’s chief boasted earlier this month.
Meanwhile, most rivals are also targeting the low-cost EV segment at this point. Kia opened orders for its EV3, starting at $30,700 (KRW 42.08 million), in Korea earlier this month.
Although Volvo EX30 deliveries are delayed again for the US, the compact electric SUV starts at $35,000 with deliveries now slated to begin next year. In Europe, the EX30 is already off to a hot start.
Chevy’s new Equinox EV is rolling out, with a $35,000 model coming later this year. Volkswagen, Ford, Hyundai, and several others are all looking to capitalize on the climbing demand for low-cost EVs.
Would you buy a Jeep Renegade EV for under $25,000? What about $35,000? Let us know what features and range you would expect in the comments below.
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Climate XChange’s Annual EV Raffle is back for the 10th year running – and for the first time ever, Climate XChange has two raffle options on the table! The nonprofit has helped lucky winners custom-order their ideal EVs for the past decade. Now you have the chance to kick off your holiday season with a brand new EV for as little as $100.
About half of the raffle tickets have been sold so far for each of the raffles – you can see the live ticket count on Climate XChange’s homepage – so your odds of winning are better than ever.
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The CSC Monterey – one of the most charming little electric scooters on the US market – has dropped to a shockingly low $1,699, down from its original $2,899 MSRP. That’s nearly half off for a full-size, street-legal electric scooter that channels major Honda Super Cub energy, but without the gas, noise, or maintenance of the original.
CSC Motorcycles, based in Azusa, California, has a long history of importing and supporting small-format electric and gas bikes, but the Monterey has always stood out as the brand’s “fun vibes first” model. With its step-through frame, big retro headlight, slim bodywork, and upright seating position, it looks like something from a 1960s postcard – just brought into the modern era with lithium batteries and a brushless hub motor.
I had my first experience on one of these scooters back in 2021, when I reviewed the then-new model here on Electrek. I instantly fell in love with it and even got one for my dad. It now lives at his place and I think he gets just as much joy from looking at it in his garage as riding it.
You can see my review video below.
The performance is solidly moped-class, which is exactly what it’s designed for. A 2,400W rear hub motor pushes the Monterey up to a claimed 30 mph or 48 km/h (I found it really topped out at closer to 32 mph or 51 km/h), making it perfect for city streets, beach towns, and lower-speed suburban routes.
A 60V, roughly 1.6 kWh removable battery offers around 30–40 miles (48-64 km) of real-world range, depending on how aggressively you twist the throttle. It’s commuter-ready, grocery-run-ready, and campus-ready right out of the crate.
It’s also remarkably approachable. At around 181 pounds (82 kg), the Monterey is light for a sit-down scooter, making it easy to maneuver and park. There’s a small storage cubby, LED lighting, and the usual simple twist-and-go operation. And it comes with full support from CSC, a company that keeps a massive warehouse stocked with components and spare parts.
My sister has a CSC SG250 (I’m still trying to convert her to electric) and has gotten great support from them in the past, including from their mechanics walking her through carburetor questions over the phone. So I know from personal experience that CSC is a great company that stands behind its bikes.
But the real story here is the price. Scooters in this class typically hover between $2,500 and $4,500, and electric retro-style models often jump well above that.
At $1,699, the Monterey is one of the least expensive street-legal electric scooters available from a reputable US distributor, especially one that actually stocks parts and provides phone support.
If you’ve been curious about swapping a few car errands for something electric – or you just want a fun, vintage-styled runabout for getting around town – this is one of the best deals of the year.
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